'Real Housewives of Rhode Island' Is Coming to Bravo: What We Know
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Bravo is bringing another installment to its hit reality television franchise with the newly announced The Real Housewives of Rhode Island.
The series, which will spotlight the lives of affluent women living in the smallest U.S. state, marks the latest addition to the ever-expanding Real Housewives universe.
The new series was announced as part of a broader slate of series: The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, Wife Swap: The Real Housewives Edition, a reboot of Ladies of London and a Shahs of Sunset spinoff named The Valley: Persian Style.
Andy Cohen discusses "All My Children" at The 92nd Street Y on January 14, 2025, in New York. Cohen's network, Bravo, has announced a new series: "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island."
Andy Cohen discusses "All My Children" at The 92nd Street Y on January 14, 2025, in New York. Cohen's network, Bravo, has announced a new series: "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island."
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What Is 'Real Housewives Of Rhode Island'?
While the franchise is best known for the drama, luxury and personal narratives that unfold in cities like Beverly Hills and Atlanta, Bravo hopes that The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will offer a distinctive Northeastern flavor.
The Real Housewives of Rhode Island promises to showcase the opulent lifestyles and interpersonal dynamics of a new cast of women living in the Ocean State.
The network's announcement reads: "Set against the shores of the Ocean State, The Real Housewives franchise expands into the world of a tight-knit circle of Rhode Islanders who have deep community roots and families that go back generations.
"With aspirational lives, thriving businesses and tangled family dynamics, these decade-long friendships prove that in a state this small, there's no escaping your past...or each other."
As with other installments, viewers can expect signature elements of the franchise, like lavish events, fiery confrontations and changing friendships.
The state may be small, but its coastal charm and proximity to New York and Boston have made it a haven for affluent residents—an ideal setting for the kind of high-stakes storytelling that Housewives fans expect.
An aerial View of Bailey Beach in Newport, Rhode Island, at sunset in 2022. The beaches of Rhode Island could be the backdrop for some scenes in Bravo's new series "The Real Housewives of Rhode...
An aerial View of Bailey Beach in Newport, Rhode Island, at sunset in 2022. The beaches of Rhode Island could be the backdrop for some scenes in Bravo's new series "The Real Housewives of Rhode Island." MoreWhen Will 'Real Housewives Of Rhode Island' Premiere?
Bravo has yet to reveal a premiere date for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, but the show has officially been greenlit for production.
In the past, Bravo has rolled out new series premieres during the second half of the year, suggesting a late 2025 debut is possible. However, nothing is set in stone.
Housewives fans will have to wait a little longer for trailers or casting announcements.
Who Is In The Cast? Fan Theories And Speculation
Bravo has not yet announced the official cast for The Real Housewives of Rhode Island, leading to speculation among fans about who might appear on screen.
Social media has been abuzz with theories, especially on platforms like Reddit, where Housewives fans have floated names like influencer Ashley Iaconetti Haibon and personality Camilla Akbas. However, Bravo remains tight-lipped on the lineup, and no cast members have been confirmed.
With the franchise's track record and the buzz already building online, The Real Housewives of Rhode Island is poised to make a splash.
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